W S C S Meeting and Club Talk Highlights
The M M club met at Mrs. E J Plummers on March 18 with Anita Beck ord speaking on Good Will Industries in Sioux City and Maurine Ranney and Mrs Plummer sharing Irish customs and St Patrick’s Day. Lunch followed. The Missionary division of the W S C S met in the country home of Mrs George Lehnus with devotions by Mrs Muriel Wilson and lessons by Mrs E J Plummer, followed by lunch prepared by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.M. Club
E. J. Plummer
Anita Beckord
Sioux City
Maurine Ranney
W.S.C.S
W. S.C.S
Methodist Church
George Lehnus
Muriel Wilson
Conrad Majorowicz
Ted Hewlett
Lehnus
D.C
Corliss Stegge
Ernest Cox, Jr
Wilbur Green
Jim George
Trinity Aid Society and Various Local Club Meetings
Multiple women’s groups held gatherings across town including Trinity Aid Society at Mrs. Roy Simonson’s home with readings and singing, the Double-Six bridge club at Mrs. T. D. Jones’s, and the D.C. club at the Stegges’ home with 500 games and scores. Other events featured P.E.O. Chapter, K.S.K., American Legion Auxiliary birthday party, and Lutheran Missionary society meeting with devotions and social time.
Easter Cantata and Church Activities Schedule
The notice lists a 10 o'clock cantata, 11 o'clock morning worship, 6:45 p.m. junior endeavor, and Monday evening session at the J. T. Grant home. An annual congregational meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m., with a brief baptismal service on Easter morning and reception of new members. Good Friday services begin at 8 p.m. and Easter cantata final practice follows services. Excelsior Society meets April 8 in the social room at the usual hour led by Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Ives with devotions and hostesses. social period to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Grant
Excelsior Society
J. A. Hanson
Earl Ives
A. Erickson
George Heald
Trinity Lutheran Service Plans with Easter Theme
Trinity Lutheran Church presents 9:00 a.m. communion and 9:30 a.m. sermon on He is Risen from Mark 16 1 7 with special music by the junior choir. 10 30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes 7 45 p m Luther League. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Johny Severson at Poca hontas on Wednesday April 8.
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Luther League
Ladies Aid Society
Johny Severson
Pocahontas
Easter services and events at Methodist Church
After service at 10 a.m. Sunday there will be a combined Sunday school and worship for Easter. Special music by the primary department and choir, baptism and reception of members, and a Victory March with offerings placed on the altar. Choir practice Thursday at 8 p.m. The annual mother and daughter banquet is led by Mrs. Max Naylor and set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Naylor
Pocahontas Easter Message Calls for Deeper Faith
The message from Easter urges greater faith earnestness and constant communion with God. Faith is the victory and motivates the community in Pocahontas to seek spiritual renewal and steadfast belief.
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Pocahontas
Nain Lutheran Church Holy Week Services Schedule
Pastor James N Lund leads Holy Week services at Trinity church 7 45 pm Thursday Good Friday 9 45 am at Nain church and Faster Sunday sunrise service 6 30 am. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Dave Henderson Wednesday at 2 16.
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Nain
Card of Thanks for J W Heald Family
The Heald family expresses sincere thanks for kindness, flowers and sympathy shown during the illness and death of wife and mother J W Heald. Signed by Walter Heald and family George Heald C E Hicks and son Marian Heald.
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J. W. Heald
Walter Heald
George Heald
C. E. Hicks
Marian Heald
Community thanks after bereavement from Mrs John Marchant
Mrs John Marchant expresses gratitude to the American Legion, the Auxiliary, the VFW and many friends for kindnesses shown to her family during recent bereavement.
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American Legion
V.P.W
John Marchant
Fort Dodge hospital thanks from Shirley Mae Marchant
Shirley Mae Marchant expresses gratitude for the many cards letters and gifts sent by schoolmates and friends during her hospital stay in Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dodge
Shirley Mae Marchant
Pocahontas County Historical Society to elect officers
The annual election of officers will be held at the courthouse at 2 pm Tuesday April 7. A large attendance from across the county is expected.
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Pocahontas County
Easter Vacation: Rolfe Schools Close For Break
Rolfe schools will close on Thursday for a short Easter vacation and resume classes on Tuesday morning, April 7.
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Rolfe
Freak potato grows miniature full sized tubers on eyes
Among seed potatoes D. B. Young found a rare specimen with small potatoes sprouting on the eyes. The tiny tubers are full made potatoes in miniature size, an unusual botanical curiosity noted by the grower.
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D. BE. Young
Red Cross Room Closed For Week From April 10
Due to Good Friday the Red Cross room will not operate and remains closed for one week from Friday April 10. Officials urge volunteers and clients to plan accordingly and return after the interval.
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Red Cross Room
Ivin Mienie Goes Missing While Returning Home
Ivin Mienie of Allamakee county wandered off while driving a tractor to Waukon for repairs from a Lansing area farm. Hestrayed on the wrong road, was gone for hours, and ultimately reached Waukon after a long perilous journey, aided by his own persistence. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivin Mienie
Allamakee County
Waukon
Lansing
Mienie
Wild Car Collision Hits Red Oak Home
Oscar Shepard of Red Oak lost control on slick streets and rammed a car into Fred Hobbs’s corner house. Oscar Olson seated nearby was knocked aside as a chair was hurled by the impact. A hole appeared in the wall and plastering loosened while Shepard sustained bruises and the car suffered minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Shepard
Red Oak
Fred Hobbs
Oscar Olson
Hobbs
Shepard
Axis Defense Bonds and Stamps Promotion Honors
A local promotion urges residents to buy defense bonds and stamps, highlighting patriotic duty and community support. The appeals note the Axis threat and frame bond purchases as practical wartime aid.
War era insults and bonds rally in Arrow free full page ad
A wartime ad in the Arrow mocks enemies with antisemitic and pro Axis language, promotes bonds and currency as Uncle Sam promises, urges readers to buy more bonds, and praises soldiers as Rolfe leads a push beyond prior limits.
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Uncle Sam
Arrow
Rolfe
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Trinity Aid Society
Simonson
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Amet
Roy Simonson
Fred Baade
Robert Wiegert
Earl Chambers
Inga Ryen
Evelyn Thompson
Cross
Jesus
J. D. Wangberg
Contract Bridge Club
T. D. Jones
Shirley Thornton
N. A. Wilson
Glyde Brinkman
Lub
Woman's Club
Rolfe Woman’s Club
E. P. Lomen
P.E.O
Jones Home
K.S.K
Bess Cruickshank
Faye Cruickshank
Ruth MacFadden
Margaret Henderson
Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Don Peters
DeWayne Peters
America
Otis Cook
J. H. Brinkman
Ernest Vaughn
C.E.S
Cook Home
B. E. Phillips
Ireland
Alice Spencer
Betty Marine
Ritz Theatre
Bill Fargo
Johnny Mack Brown
Fuzzy Knight
Nell O'Day
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Tues
Kay Kyser
John Barrymore
Young America
Jane Withers
Jane Darnell
Lynne Roberts
Wm. Tracy, Robert Cornell
Churshes
Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
the Methodist Church
Alu
J. R. Hakes Rolfe
Iowa
Freak OF
John
U. S
the New
Rialtoorthwest Ae McO
Beautiful Thera
Joe Smith
Robert, Young
Marsha Hunt Lawless Plainsman
Charles Starrett Russell Hayden
Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Fay Bainter
Minor Watson
Virginian
Frank Morgan
Kathryn Grayson
J.R. Hakes
Clare Myers
Beaman
Pioneer
Garst & Thomas Hybrid Corn Company
Coon Rapids, Iowa
Chester W. Nimitz
W. F. Halsey Sr
Pearl Harbor
Edward Janny
Plover
Cuntiy
Herb Joy
Roy Brooks
Everett Strait
Gilmore Ct
Brooks
Mr. Boyer
Oy Strait
Amy Ireland
Des Moines
Besitery
Paul Stogg
Francis J. Pyle
Drake University
Lena «Vaughan
Rochester
Minness
Don Olsey
Graettinger
Russell. Say
Northwood
Annantes
Chas. Reckard
Mukden
T. R. Jones
Louis Nemecek
Fay D. Pirie
Mallard
Igrigsby
Robert A. Grignty
Pocahontas Rendering Works
Pocabotas
Fcahontas
Rolfe Ni
Walta Woodin
S. Plover
Howard Bruce
T. J. Raynes Rolfe, Iowa
HeeHaw News
Bituminous Coal Consumers Counsel
Sam
Funeral Home
Jackie
J.T. Grant & Son
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